2013 BCSL Coaches Meeting
Belle Clair Soccer League Coaches Meeting July 2016
Meeting Objectives Clearly understand our vision, mission, and objectives Clearly understand our multi-tier platform Clearly understand the new FIFA and USSF rules in effect and those key League/Local rules What’s your role as a Coach? And what are all resources available at your disposal? Key upcoming dates
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Agenda 1. Overview of the League 2. The multi-tier platform 3. Our Philosophy 4. Rules to remember 5. Coaching Resources 6. Important Dates/Programs 7. Fundraisers 8. Ready for the next level? 9. Communications with the League 10. Q & A
Belle Clair Soccer History Belle Clair Soccer has been in existence since 1967 and produces a very active youth soccer program. Our program serves approximately 1,700 boys and girls ages 3 to 18 on over 130 teams in the St. Clair County area each year. The league is run by hundreds of volunteers and a small staff who are dedicated to providing the best soccer experience.
Vision Become the No. 1 stop shop! A destination location to develop the whole child with a positive soccer experience.
Mission Provide a best-in-class soccer experience through a multi-tier skill level platform while becoming the example for other organization on how to do business.
Our objectives
Focus on the Total Player Development through a Core Curriculum and a variety of programs that fosters critical skills in a broad range of disciplines Provide a multi-tier skill level platform (Rec, Developmental, Select, Premier) that provides opportunities for all children year-round Seek strategic partnerships that support our Vision and Mission Provide a College Placement Program (CPP) Grow to and/or sustain to ~2K kids across the organization
D e d i c at e d t o D e l i v e r i n g t h e best soccer experience!
Multi-tier Platform We provide a multi-tier skill level platform (Juniors, Recreational, Developmental, Select, and Premier) that provides opportunities for all children year-round. Here are some details:
Soccer for the little ones: Mini Strikers and Little Strikers are aimed at introducing soccer to young players in a fun way, with games, activities and small sided scrimmages.
Recreational: Belle Clair Soccer League is our biggest offering with ~1500 boys and girls ages 3 through 14. The League runs every Fall with early registration opening in May.
Developmental: Sporting Belle Clair is a program design to provide Recreational players with an opportunity to play competitive soccer without the financial or travel commitment of Club soccer. Sporting Belle Clair will allow rec players and parents to ease their way into the competitive environment and thus create a more robust feeder program for Legacy FC. Sporting teams will play local Leagues and Tournaments under the wing of a licensed coach.
Select: Metro East Legacy Football Club is devoted to developing and providing the best soccer experience possible to children from pre-elementary age through high school. We seek to teach all of our players the fundamental skills of soccer and to make soccer a pleasant, fun, and safe experience for all involved. Legacy FC is also devoted to developing and providing competent coaches and adequate facilities suitable to the organization and conduct of the game and for achieving the purposes of Metro East Legacy FC. Legacy FC also fosters local, state, and national competition through affiliation with the Illinois Youth Soccer Association and the United States Federation. The Metro East Legacy is committed to the promotion of soccer and the development of its players to their highest potential level of achievement.
Premier: This program is offered through our partnership with professional Scottish club Rangers FC. The Rangers North American Academy will host a series of Elite Player ID Events with Metro East Legacy and Belle Clair Soccer League during the season and Rangers will send members of their Academy staff to work with the players at these events. The best male and female players at these events will be invited to go to the Rangers National Camp. From this camp, the very best will be invited to travel to Scotland and train with the Rangers main Academy.
League Philosophy Our philosophy is based on the 4 Rs: Rules, Respect, Responsibility, and Relationships. As a coach, we have should lead by example and ensure players, parents, and other’s around us follow these guidelines and values! • Respect and obey the rules • We’re a Recreational program! – Developmental Player Program (2016 Rule Book, numeral G). • Respect the game, respect the opposing team, respect the referee! • Our responsibility is to share the love for the game and teach kids the values of sportsmanship and team work. • Coaches build long-life relationships with their players and families and will go on to be role models!
Few rules to remember The principals of good sportsmanship will govern competition for BCSL in house RECREATIONAL program. • Read Rule Book and familiarize yourself with all the RULES. • NO running up the score. • Maximum 2 coaches on the bench. Players and parents to sit on OPPOSITE sides of the field. • Set expectations, communicate often with parents/guardians Make sure Spectators/Parents provide a fun and positive experience for the kids. No alcohol, smoking, pets, or coolers - Parking lot is a ONE WAY street – 5 mph!
• New FIFA and USSF Rules Kick off can be in ANY direction. Birth year and field sizes are NOT applicable. 6th Grade and below CAN NOT head the ball during play.
Coaching Resources • Knowledge • • • • • • •
Drew Crawford, Program Director Legacy FC Coaching Staff Peers Coaches Education: Youth Module, E & D License Rule Book Coaches Clinic HEADS UP Concussion training - REQUIRED
• Equipment •
Cones, pennies, shirts
• Practice Plans • • •
Drew Crawford, Program Director Youth Soccer 101 www.youthsoccer101.com IYSA Coaches Corner http://www.illinoisyouthsoccer.org/CoachesHome
• Other resources •
Team Central and schedules
Important Dates/Programs • Fall League •
Rosters email to coaches between 7/20 & 7/25
•
Uniform pick-up on or around August 10th
•
Games start August 2o
•
No games Labor Day weekend
•
Picture Days: September 10, 11, 17, and 18
• Coaches Clinic: Seminar July 27, followed by hands on training on July 28 • Friday Night Foot Skills 8/26 – 10/7 • Belle Clair Cup October 28-30 • Winter School • Spring Program & Developmental League • Cupid Showdown
Fundraisers Belle Clair Soccer League is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Metro East Legacy FC is a registered DBA of Belle Clair Soccer League. We host a few fundraisers to provide the best soccer experience at an affordable price! Concession Stand Picture Day Sponsors Camps and Clinics Golf Tournament Kickball Tournament Trivia Night Soccer Tournaments Brick campaign
All funds are reinvested bac k i n to t h e system and we a s k f o r yo u r p a rt i c i p a t i o n a n d s u p p o rt !
Field maintenance Lights Parking lot repair Goals, nets, flags Restrooms Dri-fit uniforms Coaches equipment
Ready for the Next Level? Every player and coach has a dream and for some, competition at the select level is the next big thing! So, if you: • want to take your coaching skills to the competitive arena, and/or • have a few players that are ready for the next level of competition, and/or • Your whole team is ready to make the move Contact our Program Director, Drew Crawford, at 618-410-3562 or [email protected], and he’ll walk you through the next steps: Practice player Developmental League Tryouts
Communications with the League Website: www.belleclairsoccer.org FAQs: Contact us FAQs
Email: [email protected] Phone: 618-974-8809 Weather Hotline: 618-974-8809 www.facebook.com/belleclairsoccer/ www.belleclairsoccer.org
Board of Directors Contact us Board of Directors
Thanks for being a vo lu n t e e r c oac h , w e ’ r e h e r e t o s e rv e yo u !
Meeting Objectives Clearly understand our vision, mission, and objectives Clearly understand our multi-tier platform Clearly understand the new FIFA and USSF rules in effect and those key League/Local rules What’s your role as a Coach? And what are all resources available at your disposal? Key upcoming dates
= = = =
Agenda 1. Overview of the League 2. The multi-tier platform 3. Our Philosophy 4. Rules to remember 5. Coaching Resources 6. Important Dates/Programs 7. Fundraisers 8. Ready for the next level? 9. Communications with the League 10. Q & A
Belle Clair Soccer History Belle Clair Soccer has been in existence since 1967 and produces a very active youth soccer program. Our program serves approximately 1,700 boys and girls ages 3 to 18 on over 130 teams in the St. Clair County area each year. The league is run by hundreds of volunteers and a small staff who are dedicated to providing the best soccer experience.
Vision Become the No. 1 stop shop! A destination location to develop the whole child with a positive soccer experience.
Mission Provide a best-in-class soccer experience through a multi-tier skill level platform while becoming the example for other organization on how to do business.
Our objectives
Focus on the Total Player Development through a Core Curriculum and a variety of programs that fosters critical skills in a broad range of disciplines Provide a multi-tier skill level platform (Rec, Developmental, Select, Premier) that provides opportunities for all children year-round Seek strategic partnerships that support our Vision and Mission Provide a College Placement Program (CPP) Grow to and/or sustain to ~2K kids across the organization
D e d i c at e d t o D e l i v e r i n g t h e best soccer experience!
Multi-tier Platform We provide a multi-tier skill level platform (Juniors, Recreational, Developmental, Select, and Premier) that provides opportunities for all children year-round. Here are some details:
Soccer for the little ones: Mini Strikers and Little Strikers are aimed at introducing soccer to young players in a fun way, with games, activities and small sided scrimmages.
Recreational: Belle Clair Soccer League is our biggest offering with ~1500 boys and girls ages 3 through 14. The League runs every Fall with early registration opening in May.
Developmental: Sporting Belle Clair is a program design to provide Recreational players with an opportunity to play competitive soccer without the financial or travel commitment of Club soccer. Sporting Belle Clair will allow rec players and parents to ease their way into the competitive environment and thus create a more robust feeder program for Legacy FC. Sporting teams will play local Leagues and Tournaments under the wing of a licensed coach.
Select: Metro East Legacy Football Club is devoted to developing and providing the best soccer experience possible to children from pre-elementary age through high school. We seek to teach all of our players the fundamental skills of soccer and to make soccer a pleasant, fun, and safe experience for all involved. Legacy FC is also devoted to developing and providing competent coaches and adequate facilities suitable to the organization and conduct of the game and for achieving the purposes of Metro East Legacy FC. Legacy FC also fosters local, state, and national competition through affiliation with the Illinois Youth Soccer Association and the United States Federation. The Metro East Legacy is committed to the promotion of soccer and the development of its players to their highest potential level of achievement.
Premier: This program is offered through our partnership with professional Scottish club Rangers FC. The Rangers North American Academy will host a series of Elite Player ID Events with Metro East Legacy and Belle Clair Soccer League during the season and Rangers will send members of their Academy staff to work with the players at these events. The best male and female players at these events will be invited to go to the Rangers National Camp. From this camp, the very best will be invited to travel to Scotland and train with the Rangers main Academy.
League Philosophy Our philosophy is based on the 4 Rs: Rules, Respect, Responsibility, and Relationships. As a coach, we have should lead by example and ensure players, parents, and other’s around us follow these guidelines and values! • Respect and obey the rules • We’re a Recreational program! – Developmental Player Program (2016 Rule Book, numeral G). • Respect the game, respect the opposing team, respect the referee! • Our responsibility is to share the love for the game and teach kids the values of sportsmanship and team work. • Coaches build long-life relationships with their players and families and will go on to be role models!
Few rules to remember The principals of good sportsmanship will govern competition for BCSL in house RECREATIONAL program. • Read Rule Book and familiarize yourself with all the RULES. • NO running up the score. • Maximum 2 coaches on the bench. Players and parents to sit on OPPOSITE sides of the field. • Set expectations, communicate often with parents/guardians Make sure Spectators/Parents provide a fun and positive experience for the kids. No alcohol, smoking, pets, or coolers - Parking lot is a ONE WAY street – 5 mph!
• New FIFA and USSF Rules Kick off can be in ANY direction. Birth year and field sizes are NOT applicable. 6th Grade and below CAN NOT head the ball during play.
Coaching Resources • Knowledge • • • • • • •
Drew Crawford, Program Director Legacy FC Coaching Staff Peers Coaches Education: Youth Module, E & D License Rule Book Coaches Clinic HEADS UP Concussion training - REQUIRED
• Equipment •
Cones, pennies, shirts
• Practice Plans • • •
Drew Crawford, Program Director Youth Soccer 101 www.youthsoccer101.com IYSA Coaches Corner http://www.illinoisyouthsoccer.org/CoachesHome
• Other resources •
Team Central and schedules
Important Dates/Programs • Fall League •
Rosters email to coaches between 7/20 & 7/25
•
Uniform pick-up on or around August 10th
•
Games start August 2o
•
No games Labor Day weekend
•
Picture Days: September 10, 11, 17, and 18
• Coaches Clinic: Seminar July 27, followed by hands on training on July 28 • Friday Night Foot Skills 8/26 – 10/7 • Belle Clair Cup October 28-30 • Winter School • Spring Program & Developmental League • Cupid Showdown
Fundraisers Belle Clair Soccer League is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Metro East Legacy FC is a registered DBA of Belle Clair Soccer League. We host a few fundraisers to provide the best soccer experience at an affordable price! Concession Stand Picture Day Sponsors Camps and Clinics Golf Tournament Kickball Tournament Trivia Night Soccer Tournaments Brick campaign
All funds are reinvested bac k i n to t h e system and we a s k f o r yo u r p a rt i c i p a t i o n a n d s u p p o rt !
Field maintenance Lights Parking lot repair Goals, nets, flags Restrooms Dri-fit uniforms Coaches equipment
Ready for the Next Level? Every player and coach has a dream and for some, competition at the select level is the next big thing! So, if you: • want to take your coaching skills to the competitive arena, and/or • have a few players that are ready for the next level of competition, and/or • Your whole team is ready to make the move Contact our Program Director, Drew Crawford, at 618-410-3562 or [email protected], and he’ll walk you through the next steps: Practice player Developmental League Tryouts
Communications with the League Website: www.belleclairsoccer.org FAQs: Contact us FAQs
Email: [email protected] Phone: 618-974-8809 Weather Hotline: 618-974-8809 www.facebook.com/belleclairsoccer/ www.belleclairsoccer.org
Board of Directors Contact us Board of Directors
Thanks for being a vo lu n t e e r c oac h , w e ’ r e h e r e t o s e rv e yo u !
